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Pic #1:Overview of Atlantis
Atlantis
This web page is about Atlantis. It contains information on Atlantis from various websites and books on different questions.
What is the story on Atlantis?
Over 11,000 years ago there was an island nation located in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. The people of this land possessed great
wealth thanks to the natural resources found in their island. The island was a center for trade. The rulers of this land held sway over the people and land of their own island.
When did Atlantis sink?
Atlantis sank between 9,000-11,600 years ago. It sank because of an earthquake, comet, or the Flood, a giant tsunami. The Flood was caused by a giant volcanic explosion that stirred up the seas, sending them over the continents. So, the waters reac hed up to the top of the tallest mountains, killing all life in their way. The colossal volcanic explosion also covered the sky with cinders an
The Capitol of Atlantis
d evaporated water, so that, it indeed, "rained for 40 days and 40 nights" and the skies were dark and gloomy for a long time.
What language did the people at Atlantis speak?
We will never know what languages the people of Atlantis spoke, but the Basque language (South Western Europe) is assumed to be a remnant of the language they spoke.
Who is responsible for the legend of Atlantis?
The story of Atlantis was passed from: Egyptian priests to Solon, Solon to Dropides, Dropides to Critias (grandfather), and Critias (grandfather) to Critias (grandson). Mostly, Solon and Plato are thought to be responsible of the legend.
How did the people at Atlantis live?
The people of Atlantis did arts and techniques such as agriculture and animal domestication. Without the domesticated plants and animals, most
Pic #3:Poseidonis
or all of which originated in Atlantis, and often embody an advanced use of genetic engineering, civilization could never have developed at all. Besides these, a series of inventions of mysterious origins are also owed to Atlantis: metallurgy, stone masonry and sculpture, paper, the alphabet, medicinal drugs, gunpowder, weaving, and so on. They survived by the harvests, the island provided all kinds of herbs, fruits, and nuts. An abundance of animals, including elephants, roamed the island.
The roofs of the people of Atlantis's temples were golden and mounted with brass, the empire was tremendously wealthy and had vast mineral resources at its disposal. In Poseidonis, the capital of Atlantis, the most sacred temple was the temple of Poseidonis. Atlantis was a continent. It created colonies over the world. Some of these were great, others small, and more primitive.The city of Atlantis sat just outside the outer ring of water and spread across the plain covering a circle of 11 miles. This was a densely populated area where the majority of the population lived.
What races were at Atlantis?
The two races of Atlantis were the Dravidas and the Aryans, one darker, the other whiter, who contend for hegemony everywhere.
Where was Atlantis located?
Pic #4:The Pillars of Hercules
Professors and researchers assumed that Atlantis was located under the Caribbean Sea or on the ground of the Atlantic Ocean. Others claim that Atlantis was located in the Caribbean area, the South Pole, the South China Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea, England, Europe, and Africa. Others believe Atlantis to be along the shores of Africa, Europe, America, Antarctica, or South America. Others think Atlantis was in Antarctica, South America, or the East Indies. All of these could be true, but Plato describes the location of
Atlantis being in the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Pillars of Hercules. Some people also think Atlantis is not located in the Atlantic Ocean.
What was Atlantis' time period?
Atlantis' time period was 9,000 years ago before Plato wrote about it, 11,600 years ago, or 12,000 years ago.
What type of flora and fauna were at Atlantis?
The type of flora and fauna that existed at Atlantis were elephants, lakes, marshes, rivers, mountains, plains, roots, herbage, woods, essences, fruits, flowers, herbs, fruits, and nuts. An abundance of animals, including elephants, roamed the island. Atlantis had lots of natural resources and maintained a high level of prosperity.There were ore mines, fruit plantations, minerals, high-grade woods and metals. There were elephants and other various wild animals. Atlantis had thermal springs but geysers are also very likely to have existed.
The religion of Atlantis was like the Greek religion, people worshiped the sky, sea and sun. The supreme god was the Greek sea god Poseidon. People established a bull cult and arranged bullfights with offerings.
Form of Government:
The form of government is described as follows:
Ruler
After the division of land on earth Poseidon because the ruler over Atlantis. There, he settled his offspring he had begotten with a mortal woman. Atlas, the oldest son of Poseidon and Cleito was the first king of Atlantis. The kingdom was named after him.
Economy
Ore mining, gold mining, forestry, farming, shipyards, irrigation systems, bridge-building, plantations, architecture, colonial economy in Europe and America
Military Forces
10,000 war chariots, 1,200 warships with crew, 120,000 horses, 60,000 units of carriage and pair with warriors and charioteers, 120,000 heavily armed fighters, 120,000 archers 180,000 stone and javelin throwers. The listing above only describes the military forces of the central kingdom. There were nine other states.
Each of the 10 kings ruled over his section. Every fifth year they met to talk about general rules and to make clear that no ruler had broken the laws.
1.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 1/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=0DmbfABtH1A>.
2.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 2/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=7cOsQ48PN2w>.
3.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 3/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=QSWQkGyWcVg>.
4.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 4/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-rJFL-O-Y>.
5.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 5/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=5DvBdkkQIMQ>.
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Atlantis
This web page is about Atlantis. It contains information on Atlantis from various websites and books on different questions.What is the story on Atlantis?
Over 11,000 years ago there was an island nation located in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. The people of this land possessed greatwealth thanks to the natural resources found in their island. The island was a center for trade. The rulers of this land held sway over the people and land of their own island.
When did Atlantis sink?
Atlantis sank between 9,000-11,600 years ago. It sank because of an earthquake, comet, or the Flood, a giant tsunami. The Flood was caused by a giant volcanic explosion that stirred up the seas, sending them over the continents. So, the waters reac hed up to the top of the tallest mountains, killing all life in their way. The colossal volcanic explosion also covered the sky with cinders anWhat language did the people at Atlantis speak?
We will never know what languages the people of Atlantis spoke, but the Basque language (South Western Europe) is assumed to be a remnant of the language they spoke.Who is responsible for the legend of Atlantis?
The story of Atlantis was passed from: Egyptian priests to Solon, Solon to Dropides, Dropides to Critias (grandfather), and Critias (grandfather) to Critias (grandson). Mostly, Solon and Plato are thought to be responsible of the legend.How did the people at Atlantis live?
The people of Atlantis did arts and techniques such as agriculture and animal domestication. Without the domesticated plants and animals, mostor all of which originated in Atlantis, and often embody an advanced use of genetic engineering, civilization could never have developed at all. Besides these, a series of inventions of mysterious origins are also owed to Atlantis: metallurgy, stone masonry and sculpture, paper, the alphabet, medicinal drugs, gunpowder, weaving, and so on. They survived by the harvests, the island provided all kinds of herbs, fruits, and nuts. An abundance of animals, including elephants, roamed the island.
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What was the landscape at Atlantis?
The roofs of the people of Atlantis's temples were golden and mounted with brass, the empire was tremendously wealthy and had vast mineral resources at its disposal. In Poseidonis, the capital of Atlantis, the most sacred temple was the temple of Poseidonis. Atlantis was a continent. It created colonies over the world. Some of these were great, others small, and more primitive.The city of Atlantis sat just outside the outer ring of water and spread across the plain covering a circle of 11 miles. This was a densely populated area where the majority of the population lived.What races were at Atlantis?
The two races of Atlantis were the Dravidas and the Aryans, one darker, the other whiter, who contend for hegemony everywhere.Where was Atlantis located?
Professors and researchers assumed that Atlantis was located under the Caribbean Sea or on the ground of the Atlantic Ocean. Others claim that Atlantis was located in the Caribbean area, the South Pole, the South China Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea, England, Europe, and Africa. Others believe Atlantis to be along the shores of Africa, Europe, America, Antarctica, or South America. Others think Atlantis was in Antarctica, South America, or the East Indies. All of these could be true, but Plato describes the location of
Atlantis being in the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Pillars of Hercules. Some people also think Atlantis is not located in the Atlantic Ocean.
What was Atlantis' time period?
Atlantis' time period was 9,000 years ago before Plato wrote about it, 11,600 years ago, or 12,000 years ago.What type of flora and fauna were at Atlantis?
The type of flora and fauna that existed at Atlantis were elephants, lakes, marshes, rivers, mountains, plains, roots, herbage, woods, essences, fruits, flowers, herbs, fruits, and nuts. An abundance of animals, including elephants, roamed the island. Atlantis had lots of natural resources and maintained a high level of prosperity.There were ore mines, fruit plantations, minerals, high-grade woods and metals. There were elephants and other various wild animals. Atlantis had thermal springs but geysers are also very likely to have existed.Click "top" to go to the top of the page.
Other:
Religion:
The religion of Atlantis was like the Greek religion, people worshiped the sky, sea and sun. The supreme god was the Greek sea god Poseidon. People established a bull cult and arranged bullfights with offerings.Form of Government:
The form of government is described as follows:Ruler
After the division of land on earth Poseidon because the ruler over Atlantis. There, he settled his offspring he had begotten with a mortal woman. Atlas, the oldest son of Poseidon and Cleito was the first king of Atlantis. The kingdom was named after him.
Economy
Ore mining, gold mining, forestry, farming, shipyards, irrigation systems, bridge-building, plantations, architecture, colonial economy in Europe and America
Military Forces
10,000 war chariots, 1,200 warships with crew, 120,000 horses, 60,000 units of carriage and pair with warriors and charioteers, 120,000 heavily armed fighters, 120,000 archers 180,000 stone and javelin throwers. The listing above only describes the military forces of the central kingdom. There were nine other states.
Each of the 10 kings ruled over his section. Every fifth year they met to talk about general rules and to make clear that no ruler had broken the laws.
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Videos About Atlantis
Below are five Video which tell you a lot more about this legendary island.Video 1
Video 2
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Video 3
Video 4
Video 5
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Bibliography:
Text
Books:1.Nardo, Don. Atlantis. Thomson Gale,
Websites:
2.Omar, Steve, Mark Hammons, Geoffrey Keyte and T. Donovan. "Evidence for Existence of Atlantis."
1. <http://www.world-mysteries.com/mpl_10.htm>.
3.Fleck, D. "Die Legend - Chap.1." 1 Atlantis. 2004. Grafikstudio.de. 15 Oct 2007. <http://atlantia.de/atlantis_english/myth/legend/atlantis_legend.htm>.
4.Santos, Prof. Arysio Nunes dos. "Atlantis The Continent Finally Found." 18 Dec 2003 1. 18 Dec 2003 <http://atlan.org/>.
5.Keyes, Bradley. "Atlantis - Fact, Fiction or Exaggeration." 1996 - 1999 <http://activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/Atlantis/index.html
6.Introduction and Chapter Description." 1. <http://atlantis.haktanir.org/>.
Pictures
1. Overview of AtlantisSteiner , Rudolf . "Theories about Atlantis." CRYSTALINKS. 15 Oct 2007 <http://crystalinks.com/atlantistheories.html>.
2.The Capitol of Atlantis
Steiner , Rudolf . "Theories about Atlantis." CRYSTALINKS. 15 Oct 2007 <http://crystalinks.com/atlantistheories.html>.
3.Poseidonis
Fleck, D. "Die Legend - Chap.1." 1 Atlantis. 2004. Grafikstudio.de. 15 Oct 2007. <http://atlantia.de/atlantis_english/myth/legend/atlantis_legend.htm>.
4. The Pillars of Hercules
"NATURAL HERITAGE- THE 'PILLARS OF HERCULES'." 10 December 2005 1. <http://www.antiguamuseums.org/Natural.htm>.[[http://crystalinks.com/atlantistheories.html|]]
Videos
1.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 1/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=0DmbfABtH1A>.2.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 2/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=7cOsQ48PN2w>.
3.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 3/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=QSWQkGyWcVg>.
4.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 4/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-rJFL-O-Y>.
5.countmedwell, countmedwell. "History's Mysteries-Lost City Of Atlantis 5/5." YouTube Broadcast Yourself. 2007. YouTube, LLC. 6 Nov 2007 <http://youtube.com/watch?v=5DvBdkkQIMQ>.
Citations were derived from: Bibliography Aids
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